Webinars
MROO Webinar Series
In our monthly webinars (except June, July and August), expert speakers lead informative sessions of approximately one hour in length. Topics include health, financial planning, housing options, and much more! The webinars are hosted are hosted via Zoom with availability for up to 1,000 members, all for FREE! We also record and archive our past webinars which are available in the member area of our website.
October 2025 Webinar
Topic: Alternatives to U.S. Travel Destinations
Date: Wednesday, October 8th at 10AM (ET)
About this Webinar
This October join MROO for our free monthly webinar! On Wednesday, October 8th at 10AM (ET) Ryan Mikucki from Trip Merchant will discuss the following topics:
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Who is Trip Merchant?
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Why Trip Merchant and what are your benefits as a MROO member?
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How to register to the MROO/Trip Merchant travel website
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How to navigate your MROO/Trip Merchant travel website to find trips/destinations
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Travel trends – travel styles, interests and what travellers are looking for (including our own backyard in Canada)
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Top destinations by continent (and trips to consider with Trip Merchant and various partners globally)
About the Speaker: Ryan Mikucki
Ryan’s passion for travel and exploration has taken him to over 80 countries across all 7 continents, fueled by a lifelong curiosity for discovering new cultures and global adventures. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he earned a degree in Recreation Management and Community Development from the University of Manitoba, with a minor in Marketing. Early on, he completed an internship at The Westin Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico—an experience that confirmed his desire to pursue a career in the travel industry.
His professional journey began with Collette Vacations, where he spent a decade advancing from Business Development Manager to Director of Sales for Canada. In 2017, he transitioned into travel technology as VP of Business Development, helping travel professionals adapt to digital solutions. A year later, he was named a “Top 40 Under 40” by Canadian Traveller Magazine—the same year he co-founded Trip Merchant, a company born from his deep industry insight and entrepreneurial spirit.